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chưa ai
/cɨə˧˩˧ ʔaːj˧˧/
no one yet
Chưa ai đến bữa tiệc.
No one has come to the party yet.
informal
Indicates that no one has done something up to the present moment.
Chưa ai trả lời câu hỏi của tôi.
No one has answered my question yet.
Often used to express surprise or impatience about a lack of response or action.
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Pro Tip
Contextual Nuance
While 'chưa ai' is neutral, adding 'đã' (already) before a verb can intensify the sense of surprise or impatience, e.g., 'Chưa ai đã trả lời!' (No one has answered yet!).
Gold Rule
Negative Existential Phrases
In Vietnamese, negative existential phrases like 'chưa ai' are common and often used to express that an expected action or event has not occurred.
Word Origin
Combination of 'chưa' (not yet) and 'ai' (who/anyone), forming a common negative existential phrase in Vietnamese.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversation to indicate that no one has performed a particular action or reached a certain state. It can carry a neutral or slightly impatient tone depending on context.
Word Breakdown
chưa
not yet
adverbai
who/anyone
pronounTừ Điển Việt Anh